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We have used
this page to outline some information on "Bully breeds", specifically
the breeds that BBR rescues. We have included information on the
American Pit Bull Terrier, the American Bulldog, and the Boxer.
Bama Bully Rescue's stance
on the term Pit Bull -
The term
Pit Bull is used as a nickname for the American Pit Bull Terrier (APBT),
American Staffordshire Terrier (AmStaff), and the Staffordshire Bull
Terrier.
Bama Bully Rescue's stance
on our use of the term "Bully Breed" -
"Bully
Breeds", is a term that, for us, covers the American Pit Bull Terrier,
American Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Bull
Terrier, and American Bulldogs. The new "designer" Pit Bull, the
"American Bully", may also fall under the term "Bully Breed" in terms of
dogs rescued by BBR. The term also encompasses most of the breeds
commonly affected by BSL. There are other breeds affected by BSL - the
Doberman and Rottweiler, for example - but these breeds aren't termed
"Bully Breeds" by BBR.
BBR also rescues Boxers, however not necessarily deemed a "Bully" breed
because of the vast difference in temperament, characteristics, etc.
However, in the public, Boxers are OFTEN mistaken for "Pit Bulls". They
see Brindle/cropped ears, square muzzle...they're calling it a Pit Bull.
They're often surrendered to shelters here and there is a need for
rescue, so we do bring them into our program as well, but we understand
the differences between the breeds and that flows into our re-homing
process of them.
The same above also goes for American Bulldogs, a VERY different breed
from the APBT. American Bulldogs commonly exhibit guarding tendencies,
as they are a guarding breed, which is something that is not part of
APBT temperament. However, just like Boxers, by the public here they're
often called a Pit Bull, there is a need for rescue, and we do bring
them into our program as well, when one is in need. Again, we're very
aware of the differences in temperament and our processes are tweaked
accordingly when re-homing.
*RESOURCES*
-Pit Bull Info-
Real Pit Bull
Pit
Bull Rescue Central
-American Bulldog Info-
American Bulldog Rescue
-TEMPERAMENT-
a great page from
www.realpitbull.com on Pit Bull temperament -
http://realpitbull.com/temperament.html
and
another from our friends at
New
Hope Pit Bull Rescue -
http://nhpbr.org/pit_bull_temperament.html
American
Bulldog temperament -
The American Bulldog is a guarding breed. This breed is sometimes wary
of strangers, and can exhibit shyness when meeting new people. The
American Bulldog is typically a happy, friendly dog who does well as a
family pet. Like many other breeds of this size, the American Bulldog
requires plenty of exercise and mental stimulation.
Boxer
temperament -
Boxers are
energetic, playful dogs who are typically very active. They are very
friendly and social dogs.
from the
AKC breed standard,
www.akc.org
"These are of paramount importance in the Boxer. Instinctively a hearing
guard dog, his bearing is alert, dignified, and self-assured. In the
show ring his behavior should exhibit constrained animation. With family
and friends, his temperament is fundamentally playful, yet patient and
stoical with children. Deliberate and wary with strangers, he will
exhibit curiosity, but, most importantly, fearless courage if
threatened. However, he responds promptly to friendly overtures honestly
rendered. His intelligence, loyal affection, and tractability to
discipline make him a highly desirable companion. Any evidence of
shyness, or lack of dignity or alertness, should be severely penalized."
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